as in wears
to damage or diminish by continued friction
the desert's windblown sands had corraded much of the ancient stone's inscription
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Fredericksburg still wears its German heritage on its sleeve, evident throughout Main Street architecture and a lively cluster of biergartens and long-running seasonal festivals.—
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Southern Living,
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Instead, Pegula tends to go about her business quietly, relying on a calm temperament and a methodical style that wears opponents down over time.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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When that confidence erodes, the legitimacy of the entire system is placed at risk.—
Keith Wortz,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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Public trust erodes when resources concentrate at the top.—
Michael Sonnenfeldt,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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This particular aspect of the show frays the gripping tone that had been so masterfully crafted from its opening scene.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Conjuring the troubled inner life of a young, beautiful and successful Buenos Aires fashion designer with an uncommon mix of stylistic rigor and feeling, the film frays your nerves.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Corrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrades. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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